Tom Dunlop
Tom has spent the last 13 years working in the defence industry, specifically military and commercial shipbuilding. His work has taken him around Europe and the Far East, he is currently based in Scotland.
British armed forces assist NHS Scotland vaccination effort
Military personnel will deploy to the central belt of Scotland, assisting NHS Scotland efforts to administer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
UK, US and France commit to increased naval cooperation
The Royal Navy, the French Navy and the U.S. Navy have reaffirmed their commitment to increased cooperation.
NATO forces destroy mines in Baltic region
More than 130 pieces of "historical ordnance" were identified, 49 of them were destroyed by minehunting vessels.
Army logistic fleet upgrade hits milestone
The Army will have a total of 559 EPLS vehicles in the UK fleet, including 382 MAN HX77 EPLS MK 3 Conversions.
353 extra troops deployed to assist Scottish covid response
An additional 353 personnel will deploy to locations across Scotland as part of an effort to support testing and vaccine delivery programmes.
Harpoon missile in-service support extension agreed
Babcock International has announced a further year contract extension has been agreed to continue in-service support to the Harpoon Missile System for the Royal Navy.
Turkey takes charge of NATO high readiness force
Built around Turkey’s 66th Mechanised Infantry Brigade of around 4,200 troops, a total of around 6,400 soldiers are part of the high readiness force.
Royal Marines ‘shoot down’ US Marine Corps Cobra gunships
Royal Marines recently 'shot down' two US Marine Corps AH-1V Cobra gunships with Javelin missiles before 'ambushing' American armour.
HMS Queen Elizabeth gets additional Phalanx gun
Phalanx is designed for use as an anti-aircraft and anti-missile defence weapon.
British firm delivers first Robotic Combat Vehicle to US Army
QinetiQ and Pratt Miller Defense have announced the delivery of the first Robotic Combat Vehicle – Light (RCV-L) to the U.S. Army.